Melissa McMorrow

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Melissa McMorrow
Born
Melissa McMorrow Ramalho

(1981-06-19) June 19, 1981 (age 43)
Other namesMighty Poderosa
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 1+12 in (156 cm)
Reach62 in (157 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins10
Wins by KO1
Losses7
Draws3

Melissa McMorrow Ramalho (born June 19, 1981) is an American professional boxer and architect.

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Professional career

She is a former two time WBO female flyweight champion, having held the title from 2012 to 2013 and again in 2015, and held the WIBF flyweight title from 2012 to 2013. [1] She has also challenged for the WBA interim female flyweight title in 2012 and the WBC female flyweight title in 2018. McMorrow was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023. [2] [3]

Professional boxing record

20 fights10 wins7 losses
By knockout10
By decision97
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Loss10–7–3 Ibeth Zamora Silva UD10May 26, 2018Teatro Moliere, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant WBC flyweight title
19Loss10–6–3 Esmeralda Moreno UD10Oct 22, 2016 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
18Win10–5–3 Kenia Enríquez SD10Feb 28, 2015Centro De Convenciones, Rosarito, MexicoWon WBO flyweight title
17Loss9–5–3 Yessica Chávez UD10Aug 23, 2014Convention Center Surman Villa de las Flores, Coacalco, MexicoFor vacant WBC International flyweight title
16Loss9–4–3 Mariana Juárez UD10Feb 22, 2014Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla, MexicoFor WBC International super-flyweight title
15Win9–3–3Nadia RaouiSD10Mar 23, 2013 GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, GermanyRetained WBO and WIBF flyweight titles
14Win8–3–3Yahaira MartinezTKO9 (10), 1:29Oct 19, 2012 Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.Retained WBO flyweight title
13Win7–3–3 Susi Kentikian MD10May 16, 2012Brandenburg Halle, Frankfurt, GermanyWon WBO and WIBF flyweight titles
12Loss6–3–3 Arely Muciño SD10Feb 25, 2012Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, MexicoFor WBA interim flyweight title
11Win6–2–3Keisher McLeod WellsSD8Jul 30, 2011 Aviator Sports and Events Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained USA New York State flyweight title
10Win5–2–3 Eileen Olszewski SD8Jun 24, 2011Cordon Bleu, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant USA New York State flyweight title
9Loss4–2–3Keisher McLeod WellsUD6Feb 9, 2011BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win4–1–3Gloria SalasUD6May 13, 2010Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
7Draw3–1–3Amaris QuintanaPTS6Apr 8, 2010Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
6Draw3–1–2Gloria SalasMD4Dec 4, 2009HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
5Draw3–1–1Amaris QuintanaMD4Jun 4, 2009Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
4Win3–1Suzannah WarnerMD6May 14, 2009Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
3Loss2–1Jolene BlackshearMD4May 7, 2009HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Gloria SalasUD4Nov 20, 2008 HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Mayela PerezUD4Jun 25, 2008 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "McMorrow's Win of Kentikian: Women's Upset of The Year". BoxingScene. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  2. "IWBHF celebrates 10 years". Max Boxing. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  3. "International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame 2023 & 2024". World Boxing Council. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title USA New York State flyweight champion
June 24, 2011 – May 16, 2012
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Patricia Alcivar
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by WIBF flyweight champion
May 16, 2012 – 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eva Voraberger
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by
Susi Kentikian
WBO flyweight champion
May 16, 2012 – 2014
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Yésica Bopp
Preceded by WBO flyweight champion
February 28, 2015 – 2016
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Nana Nogami